Persecution for religion judg'd and condemned in a discourse between an antichristian and a Christian - Helveys, Thomas (Printed in the years 1615 and 1620 and now reprinted for the establishing some and convincing others, 1662)
"Helveys, Thomas, 1550?-1616?" appears in manuscript on verso of t.p. - Epistle dedicatory signed : "Ana-baptists.". - Proving also that the spiritual power in England is the image of the spiritual cruel power of Rome, or that beast mentioned, Rev. 13, manifesting the fearful estate of those who subject to such powers, that tyrannize over the conscience: and shewing the unlawfulness of flying, because of the trouble men see or fear is coming upon them. To which is added an humble supplication to the Kings Majesty ... ". - Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library. - To "An humble supplication to the Kings Majesty" is added "Wherein (among other things) is proved, 1. That the learned usually erre and resist truth. 2. That persecution is against the law of Jesus Christ. 3. Against the profession and practice of famous princes. 4. Condemened by ancient and later writers. 5. Freedom in religion not hurtful to any common-wealth, and it depriveth not kings of any power given them of God.". - Wing, H1413A